Candidates file for Mahaska County Board
Aug 27, 2020
Two people have filed paperwork to fill an opening on the Mahaska County Board. Democrat Lisa Ossian and Republican Chuck Webb filed papers by Wednesday’s (8/26) deadline to fill the remaining two years on Steve…
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Secretary of State says ballot drop boxes can't be used
Aug 27, 2020
Iowa’s Republican secretary of state has issued instructions saying counties can’t set up drop boxes to accept early ballots for this year’s general election, despite not challenging their use in more than a third of…
Reba Releasing Another Classic Concert On YouTube
Aug 27, 2020
Reba McEntire will release a classic concert on YouTube tomorrow. “Reba In Concert” was filmed in 1990 at Austin, Texas’ Frank Erwin Center in Austin. The concert is dedicated to Reba’s original band, who are…
Mahaska County coronavirus cases rise
Aug 26, 2020
There’s been a big increase in coronavirus cases in Mahaska County. As of Wednesday morning (8/26), 29 new cases were reported in Mahaska County—the largest one day increase in some time. There have been 197…
Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane
Aug 26, 2020
By JEFF MARTIN, JOHN MONE and STACEY PLAISANCE GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura rapidly gained strength on Wednesday, forecast to become an “extremely powerful Category 4 hurricane” when it strikes Texas and Louisiana. Officials…
Program offers help in fixing electrical services damaged by storm
Aug 26, 2020
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Utility officials say more than 99% of Iowans have their power restored after the derecho blasted across the state 15 days ago. For some, the cost of hiring an electrician to repair…
Twin Cedars to start virtual learning
Aug 26, 2020
The Twin Cedars School District says it has received a waiver from the state to begin virtual learning. Teachers will be contacting parents and students today and virtual learning will start Thursday (8/27). Earlier this…
Osky school board approves bonds
Aug 26, 2020
Two bonds for a total of $13 million. Tuesday night (8/25), the Oskaloosa School Board approved issuing those bonds at their regular Board meeting. One bond worth $3 million will go toward the new Early…
First Set Of Performers Announced For The ACM Awards
Aug 26, 2020
The ACM Awards are finally airing next month, and we now know the first round of performers. According to posts on social media, performers so far include Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Jon Pardi, Tim…
North Mahaska delays school until next week
Aug 25, 2020
The first day of school at North Mahaska has been delayed. Classes at North Mahaska were supposed to start Wednesday (8/26), but Superintendent Angela Livezey says hot weather forecast for this week has forced a…